With the June 30 deadline fast approaching, the NRL silly season is expected to go into overdrive during the next few days.
There's a suggestion Matt Lodge has three days left to decide his future, with a provision in his Brisbane contract to trigger a new deal at the Broncos for 2020 if he doesn't make a decision by June 30.
The Broncos wouldn't confirm it, but regardless there is definitely an appetite from all clubs involved to wrap things up by the end of the week.
Lodge is weighing up a huge deal from the New Zealand Warriors, while the Parramatta Eels insist their offer still stands despite recent reports they've pulled out of the race.
The expected departure of Jaydn Su'A to South Sydney, as reported by NRL.com on Tuesday, has given the Broncos an opportunity to top-up their offer to Lodge after a late push from the Warriors to sign the 24-year-old. Brisbane and South Sydney are yet to make official announcements on Su'A.
The options are simple for Lodge. Sign with the Eels and return home to Sydney to be around family. Sign with the Warriors, who are believed to have offered the biggest contract, and allow his partner to be around her father (Warriors recruitment manager Peter O'Sullivan).
Or remain loyal to the club that gave him an opportunity to resurrect his career and start a new life.
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I was quite disappointed in him when we played him last week. Didn’t have any impact or bent even our skinny middle . He is a big body and can play decent minutes though . Still warming to Welsh as a more work orientated forwards.
That’s debatable pops .i thought Gillette was the best for them broken nose and all
I'm inclined to agree with Pops. I thought he was great in both attack and defence. He would bring the same attitude that Brown plays with. I dont think anyone would enjoy playing against Brown and Lodge. It would give our pack a very tough edge. Both have big motors
Best Is subjective pops . Gillette was man most likely to create trouble for us I thought . Having said that , massive improvement on Alvaro , mannah or terepo
They do Coryne, It's called Reserve Grade (next year) at great expence.
Lodge would be a huge asset to the eels on the field with his work ethic. Lodge and Brown tying up the middle reducing Paulo's load in defence and allowing him to run the ball more.
James Hooper mentioned on NRL tonight, last night, that the Eels offer for Lodge was still on the table.
I unfortunately don’t think we will get him unless he wants to move back tonight Sydney
I think you are right and he will stay at the Broncos
My priority would be
1) Welch - Brains with brawn
2) RCG - Glorious 'tashe!
3) Lodge - His name comes up and the first words that come to mind are "cowardly thug".
First thing I think is “likes a good time”
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